temp gauge
Apr 20, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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Where is a good spot to put a temperature gauge sending unit? The gauge is a sunpro mechanical gauge and the motor is a 351m from a 78' bronco.
Apr 21, 2009 | 01:17 AM
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Is the OEM temp sending unit location not practical?
Apr 21, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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I don't think that the line will reach all the way to the front of the motor (I have not tried, just speculating).
Apr 21, 2009 | 05:03 PM
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Ahh ok. I ended up using a location in the intake manifold crossover in my 302 but I am not as familiar with the big block engines. Someone here IS though and they will chime in sooner or later.
Apr 21, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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That's what I was looking for, is somewhere in the intake if possible. If not, there is a spot in the thermostat housing. But I am not sure of the accuracy in that spot. Also, it's not just the length I am worried about in using the stock location, it's also the possible sharp bend it would take to get the line to go up the front of the block.
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New water outlet perhaps?
Apr 29, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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New water outlet perhaps?
New water outlet in what? Are you talking about the intake manifold, thermostat housing, or water pump?
Apr 30, 2009 | 08:17 AM
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The T-stat housing I imagine but I don't know how different it is on the 351M... Thats where I put mine on my 351W
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Apr 30, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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I think that is where I am going to put it at. There looks as though there is actually 2 spots in the housing.
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